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Medicare fraud schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/01/2023 | 0
Guide to common Medicare fraud schemes including scams, identity theft, and marketing violations.

Handout of Medicare fraud schemes tip sheets

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Doctor Pays Over $1.8 Million

By Mario Shtika | 01/11/2023 | 0
Eye scan with concentric white circles overlaying a person's eye, symbolizing technology or analysis.

Allegations say she performed unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests.

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Men Charged in Health Care Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/10/2023 | 0
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More than $107 million in fraudulent genetic testing claims were allegedly submitted.

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Doctor Sentenced for Medicare Billing Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/09/2023 | 0
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Medical procedures were never actually performed.

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Ambulance Company Settles Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 11/30/2022 | 0
White and red ambulance with "PARAMEDICS" lettering on the side.

Many services did not meet Medicare requirements.

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Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs

By Mario Shtika | 10/07/2022 | 0
"Do You Know...?" sign on a post, prompting curiosity or information sharing.

Protect yourself, loved ones, and older adults.

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Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

By Mario Shtika | 09/21/2022 | 0
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Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.

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Stay Safe from Fraud

By Mario Shtika | 04/20/2022 | 0
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AARP offers tips on how to protect yourself and loved ones.

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Criminals Use You to Steal from Health Care Programs

By Mario Shtika | 04/20/2022 | 0
Torn white label with "MEDICARE" text over US dollar bills.

A federal prosecution in Florida shows how.

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People Report Medicare Card Scam

By Mario Shtika | 03/08/2022 | 0
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Medicare is not replacing paper cards with plastic ones.

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